Ancient Civilizations FAC

What is a society?

• a group of people living together with shared customs and laws

• a group of government

• a religious group

• a school system

Which of these best describes a civilization?

• a group of nomads

• an advanced society with writing, cities, and complex organization

• a small village

• a family unit

What do we call the area where a civilization first develops?

• birthplace

• cradle

• origin

• root

Which natural feature was often important for ancient civilizations?

• volcanoes

• deserts

• rivers

• mountains

People use primary sources when researching about a specific event, person, place, or time period. What is a primary source?

• a history textbook written by people who did not experience the time being studied

• a documentary film

• an object or document from the time being studied that shows first hand experience and knowledge from that time

• a teachers lecture

What is an example of a primary source?

• an ancient clay pot

• a modern book about Egypt

• a YouTube video about pyramids

• a teachers google slides presentation

A secondary source provides analysis or interpretations of information. What is a secondary source?

• A summary or explanation of an event, person, place, or thing based on information gathered from other sources.

• first had experience from someone who witnessed or experienced the event.

• Something made by someone who lived during the time being studied.

• An original document from ancient times.

What is an example of a secondary source?

• A letter written by the ancient Roman dictator and general, Julius Caesar

• A history textbook about ancient Rome

• An ancient Roman sword

• A roman statue

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Which ancient civilization developed along the Nile River?

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• China

What is a city-state?

• A country's capital city

• A city that rules itself, like a small country

• A city with a wall around it

• the largest city in a country

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